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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Basic Concepts DPP – 01

3. (NAT)
1. (MCQ)
The magnitude of the moment of the 800 N force about
To study the effect of 2 kN tensile force in cable on the
point A is ________ N-m. (Round off to two decimal
beam, it is replaced by its equivalent of two forces at
places)
A, Ft parallel and Fn perpendicular to the beam.
Magnitude of Ft and Fn are

4. (NAT)
(a) 1.28 kN and 1.36 kN
The magnitude of the moment of the 30 N force about
(b) 1.53 kN and 1.48 kN point A is _____ N-m. (Round off to two decimal
(c) 1.36 kN and 1.48 kN places)
(d) 1.28 kN and 1.53 kN

2. (NAT)
The magnitude of the moment of the 600 N force about
point O is ________ kN-m. (Round off to two decimal
places)

5. (NAT)
If the 12 kN force acting at A is replaced by a force
couple system acting at B, then the magnitude of the
couple will be _____ kN-m. (Round off to two decimal
places)
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6. (NAT) 9. (NAT)
The maximum anticlockwise moment produced by the A force P in the xy-plane acts on the triangular plate.
force F about point A is __________ N-m. (Round off The moments of P about points O, A, and B are MO =
to two decimal places) 200 N-m clockwise, MA = 0, and MB = 0. Magnitude
of P is _____ N. (Round off to two decimal places)

7. (MCQ)
A force F = 3j−6k passes through the point A: 4i − 2j 10. (NAT)
− 9k; The moment of F about the point B : 6i − 7k is An anticlockwise moment of 80 N · m about O is
(a) 6 (3i – 2j – k) (b) 6 (–2i – 6j – k) required to loosen the nut. Determine the smallest
magnitude of the force F (in N) that will turn the nut.
(c) 6 (i + 4j + 3k) (d) 6 (–i – 4j – 3k) (Round off to two decimal places)

8. (MCQ)
The force P represented by 5i + k is acting through the
point 9i – j + 2k. The moment of P about the point 3i −
2j + k is
(a) 3i + 11j + 15k (b) – 3i – 11j –15k
(c) i – j – 5 k (d) 3i + j + 15 k
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Answer Key
1. (d) 6. (1442.05 to 1442.35)

2. (2.55 to 2.65) 7. (a)

3. (131.85 to 132.10) 8. (c)

4. (81.80 to 82.10) 9. (640.10 to 640.50)

5. (75.70 to 76.25) 10. (199.90 to 200.10)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Basic Concepts DPP – 02

4. (MCQ)
1. (NAT)
The two structural members, one of which is in tension The resultant of two forces acting at 60° is √13 N and
and the other in compression, exert the indicated forces when acting at right angles is √10 N. The forces are
on joint O. The magnitude of the resultant R is _____ (a) 1 N and 2 N (b) 1 N and √2 N
kN. (Round off to two decimal places)
(c) 1 N and 3 N (d) 4 N and 6 N

5. (NAT)
The resultant force of the system of three forces shown
in figure acts at a distance of _____ mm from D.
(Round off to two decimal places)

2. (NAT)
The angle of the resultant force of the two forces shown
in figure from x axis in clockwise direction is _______
degrees. (Round off to two decimal places)

6. (NAT)
The weights of two children sitting at ends A and B of
a seesaw are 30 kg and 20 kg, respectively. Where
should a third child sit from A (in ft) so that the
resultant of the weights of the three children will pass
through C if she weighs 25kg? (Round off to two
decimal places)

3. (MCQ)
The resultant of two forces acting at 60° is 7 N and
when acting at right angles is √34 N. The forces are
(a) 25 N and 9 N (b) 3 N and √5 N
(c) 3 N and 5 N (d) √3 N and √5 N
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7. (MSQ)
If R is the resultant of the three forces acting on the eye
bolt and if 𝜃 is the angle between R and the positive x
axis, which one or more of the following statement(s)
is/are correct?
9. (MCQ)
If we replace all the four forces in the force system as
shown in figure with a force and a couple at point O,
the magnitude of the force and the couple is

(a) 392 N and 438 N-m

(b) 461 N and 438 N-m
(c) 461 N and 525 N-m
(a) The magnitude of R is 21.26 kN.
(d) 310 N and 461 N-m
(b) The magnitude of R is 17.43 kN.
(c) The magnitude of 𝜃 is 26.10.
10. (NAT)
0
(d) The magnitude of 𝜃 is 44.8 .
If the three forces of the force system shown in figure
are replaced by an equivalent force-couple at point O,
then the force is ______ N and the couple is ________
8. (NAT)
N-m. (θ = 300) (Round off to two decimal places)
The resultant of the two forces and a couple shown in
figure is at a distance of _____m from the fixed end.
(Round off to two decimal places)
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Answer Key
1. (3.70 to 3.90) 6. (8.30 to 8.50)

2. (53.20 to 53.60) 7. (b, c)

3. (c) 8. (4.25 to 4.45)

4. (c) 9. (b)

5. (600 to 600) 10. (0 to 0, 449.90 to 450.10)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Equilibrium- Part 1 DPP – 01

1. (NAT)
The reaction at A is _____ N.
(Round off to two decimal places)

(a) 100 (b) 150

(c) 200 (d) 220

2. (NAT) 4. (MCQ)
The homogeneous 60-kg disk supported by the rope AB If h = 200 mm, the reaction at the support B is ______
rests against a vertical wall. The tension in the rope is N
________ N. Assume g = 10 m/s2.
(Round off to two decimal places)

(a) 488 (b) 433

(c) 228 (d) 356

3. (MCQ)
Find the value of a (in mm) for which the magnitude
of the reaction at B is equal to 800 N.

5. (MSQ)
A fixed crane has a mass of 1200 kg and is used to lift
a 2400-kg crate. It is held in place by a pin at A and a
rocker at B. The center of gravity of the crane is located
at G. Assume g =10 m/s2. Which one or more of the
following statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) The horizontal reaction at A is 112 kN.
(b) The vertical reaction at A is 24 kN.
(c) The reaction at B is 34 kN.
(d) The reaction at B is 112 kN.
6. (NAT)
A man raises a 10-kg wooden log, of length 4 m, by
pulling on a rope. Assuming the system is in
equilibrium The tension T in the rope is _____ N.
(Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
places)
2
7. (MSQ)
Two crates, each of mass 350 kg, are placed as shown
in the bed of a 1400-kg pickup truck. Assume g = 10
m/s2. If the system is in equilibrium, which one or more
of the following statement (s) is/are correct?
(a) The reaction on each of the front wheels is 8.64
kN.
(b) The reaction on each of the rear wheels is 9.275
kN.
(c) The reaction on each of the front wheels is 4.32
kN.
(d) The reaction on each of the rear wheels is 6.18 kN.
8. (NAT)
A 6 m long uniform beam AB of weight 20 N is hinged
at end 𝐴 and supported at end 𝐵 by a vertical cord
passing over a frictionless pulley at 𝐶. Determine the
force ‘𝑃’ in N so that bar 𝐴𝐵 remains in equilibrium.
(Round off to two decimal places)
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9. (MSQ) 10. (NAT)

Member ABC of negligible weight is supported by a A rigid bar AB is supported by a spring as shown in the
pin and bracket at B and by an inextensible cord diagram below. What is the deflection of the point C in
attached at A and C and passing over a frictionless mm? (Round off to two decimal places)
pulley at D. For the loading shown and neglecting the
size of the pulley, which one or more of the following
statement (s) is/are correct?

(a) The tension in the cord is 75 N.

(b) The tension in the cord is 300 N.
(c) The horizontal reaction at the pin at B is 300 N.
(d) The vertical reaction at the pin at B is 225 N.
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Answer Key
1. (365 to 365.5) 6. (83.4 to 83.9)

2. (749.90 to 750.10) 7. (c,d)

3. (c) 8. (20 to 20)

4. (a) 9. (b,c,d)

5. (a,d) 10. (1.55 to 1.65)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Equilibrium- Part 2 DPP – 02

1. (MCQ)
The bracket BCD is hinged at C and attached to a
control cable at B. For the loading shown, the tension
in the cable is

(a) 200 (b) 170

(a) 1 kN (b) 2 kN (c) 150 (d) 100
(c) 3 kN (d) 4 kN

4. (NAT)
2. (NAT)
Assuming all the pulleys shown in figure to be
A beam 𝐴𝐵 of length 2𝑙 and negligible weight rests on massless and frictionless, find the force P (in N) to
two roller supports 𝐶 and 𝐷 placed at a distance 𝑙 apart. keep the pulleys system in equilibrium.
The beam supports two vertical loads as shown in
figure. If 𝑙 = 2 𝑚, then for the reactions at the supports (Round off to two decimal places)
to be equal, the distance 𝑥 is ________ m.
(Round off to two decimal places)

3. (MCQ)
In the frictionless pulley system shown in the figure,
each pulley weighs 20 N. The weight W, in N, that can
be lifted by the system under the conditions shown is

5. (NAT)
Two smooth cylinders each of weight W = 300 N and
radius 152 mm are connected at their centers by a string
AB of length 406 mm and rest upon a horizontal plane
supporting a third cylinder of weight Q = 600 N and
radius 152 mm. Tension in the string is _____ N.
(Round off to two decimal places)
6. (MCQ)
The reaction force at the support A is ____ kN.
(a) 90 (b) 160
(c) 176 (d) 184
7. (NAT)
A weight of 1000 N resting over a smooth surface
inclined at 30° with the horizontal, is supported by a
weight (P) resting on a smooth surface inclined at 45°
with the horizontal as shown in figure. The weight P is
____ kN. (Round off to two decimal places)
2
8. (MSQ)
Two identical rollers, each of weight 1000 𝑁 are
supported by an inclined plane and a vertical wall as
shown in figure. Assuming smooth surfaces, which one
or more of the following statement (s) is/are correct?
(a) The reaction on the roller at B is 866 N.
(b) The reaction on the roller at C is 866 N.
(c) The reaction between the two rollers is 500 N.
(d) The reaction on the wall at A is 1154.7 N.
9. (NAT)
Neglecting the weights of the bar and the pulley and
assuming the weight of the ball B to be 1000 N, the
reaction at the pin at A is ________ N.
(Round off to two decimal places)
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10. (MCQ)
Two cylinders are kept in a container as shown in the
figure. Top cylinder has a weight 𝑊 and bottom
cylinder has a weight of 2𝑊. What is the reaction at 𝐴?
(Neglect friction)

(a) 3𝑊 (b) 2.8𝑊

3𝑊
(c) 2.5𝑊 (d)
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Answer Key
1. (b) 6. (c)

2. (1.3 to 1.5) 7. (0.69 to 0.72)

3. (b) 8. (a,c,d)

4. (1000 to 1000) 9. (124.90 to 125.10)

5. (268.95 to 269.35) 10. (d)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Friction & It’s Applications- Part 1 DPP – 01

4. (NAT)
1. (NAT)
If the coefficient of static friction at contact points A
The 700-N force is applied to the 100-kg block, which
and B is 0.4, determine the maximum force P (in N)
is stationary before the force is applied. The magnitude
that can be applied without causing the 100-kg spool to
of the friction force exerted by the horizontal surface
move. (Assume g = 10 m/s2.)
on the block is _____ N. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)

2. (NAT)
If the coefficient of friction between surfaces is 0.45,
the smallest force P required to keep the block from
5. (MSQ)
falling down is ____ N. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
A 100 N force acts as shown on a 300 N block placed
on an inclined plane. The coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the block and the plane are
0.25 and 0.20 respectively.

3. (MCQ)
A block weighting 981 N is resting over horizontal
surface. The co-efficient of friction between the block
and horizontal surface is 0.2. A vertical cable attached
to block provides partial support as shown. A man can
pull horizontally with a force of 100 N. What will be
the tension (T) (in N) in the cable if the man is just able Which one or more of the following statement (s) is/are
to move the block to the right? correct?
(a) The block is in equilibrium.
(b) The maximum static friction force that may be
developed is 60 N.
(c) The friction force developed is 80 N.
(d) The friction force developed is 48 N
(a) 176.2 (b) 196.0
(c) 481.0 (d) 981.0

6. (MCQ)
A body of weight 500 N is lying on a rough plane
inclined at an angle of 25° with the horizontal. It is
supported by an effort (P) parallel to the plane as
shown in figure. If the angle of friction is 20°, the range
of force P for which the block can be in equilibrium is
(a) 30 N to 380 N (b) 46 N to 376 N
(c) 52 N to 412 N (d) 42 N to 394 N
7. (NAT)
Determine the minimum force P (in N) that can be
applied to the crate of weight 250 N to tip it about point
A without slipping. The crate has a center of gravity at
G. The coefficient of friction at the floor is 0.4.
2
8. (NAT)
Two rigid blocks, of masses 10 kg and 15 kg, are
arranged one on top of the other and placed on a
horizontal rough surface as shown. The blocks are
connected to each other through an inextensible cable
passing over a frictionless pulley. The coefficients of
static friction between the blocks and also between the
bottom block and the surface are all equal to 0.3. The
force P (in Newton’s) needed to set the blocks in
motion towards right is ________.
(Assume acceleration due to gravity g = 10 m/s2)
9. (NAT)
Determine the minimum force P (in N) to prevent the
30-kg rod AB from sliding. The contact surface at B is
smooth, whereas the coefficient of static friction
between the rod and the wall at A is 0.2.
10. (NAT)
A uniform ladder of mass 10 kg rests against a smooth
wall at the end A and at the end B rests on a rough
horizontal floor with coefficient of friction 0.3. Find
the angle of inclination (in degrees) of the ladder if it
is on the verge of slipping.
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11. (NAT) 13. (MCQ)

What is the minimum coefficient of friction between A steel wheel of 600 mm diameter on a horizontal steel
the rope and the fixed shaft which will prevent the rail. It carries a load of 500 N. The coefficient of rolling
unbalanced cylinders from moving? resistance is 0.3. The horizontal force in Newton,
necessary to roll the wheel along the rail at a constant
speed, is
(a) 0.5 (b) 5
(c) 1.5 (d) 150

12. (MCQ)
A rope is used to lift a 100 N weight using a pulley as
shown in the figure below. If the coefficient of friction
is 0.3 the force necessary to begin lifting the load is
_____.

(a) 50 N (b) 100 N

(c) 200 N (d) 300 N
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Answer Key
1. (390 to 390) 8. (135 to 135)
2. (75.8 to 76.2) 9. (157.5 to 158.2)
3. (c) 10. (58.7 to 59.4)
4. (419.8 to 420.2) 11. (0.20 to 0.24)
5. (b, d) 12. (d)
6. (b) 13. (a)
7. (83.1 to 83.6)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Friction & It's Applications- Part 2 DPP – 02

3. (NAT)
1. (NAT)
Determine the minimum applied force P (in kN)
A wedge M and a block N are subjected to forces P and
required to move wedge A to the right. The spring is
Q as shown in the figure. If force P is sufficiently large,
compressed a distance of 175 mm. Neglect the weight
then the block N can be raised. The weights of the
of A and B. The coefficient of static friction for all
wedge and the block are negligible compared to the
contacting surfaces is 0.35. Neglect friction at the
forces P and Q. The coefficient of friction (μ) along the
rollers. (round off to two decimal places)
inclined surface between the wedge and the block is
0.2. All other surfaces are frictionless the wedge angle
is 30°.

The limiting force P, in terms of Q, required for 4. (NAT)

impending motion of block N to just move it in the
upward direction is given as P = αQ. The value of the A rock block of weight 1000 N is to be lifted by a
coefficient ′α′ (round off to one decimal place) is horizontal force P as shown in the figure below.
Smooth rollers are placed between the wedges. The
(a) 0.5 (b) 0.9 coefficient of static friction between wedge A and
(c) 2.0 (d) 0.6 surface C and between wedge B and surface D is 0.3.
Ignoring the weight of the wedges and the friction
between the roller and the wedges, the minimum force
2. (NAT) required to lift the block is _______ N. (round off to
two decimal places)
The uniform 50-kg plank shown in figure is resting on
friction surfaces at A and B. The coefficients of static
are shown in the figure. If an 80-kg man starts walking
from A toward B, the distance x when the plank will
start to slide is ________ m. Assume g = 10 m/s2.
(Round off to two decimal places)

5. (NAT)
The square-threaded screw of the C-clamp has a mean
diameter of 9 mm and a pitch of 1.5 mm. The
coefficient of static friction between the threads is 0.2.
If the torque C = 1.25 N-m is used to tighten the clamp,
the clamping force is _________ N. (round off to two
decimal places)
6. (NAT)
The device is used to pull the battery cable terminal C
from the post of a battery. If the required pulling force
is 400 N, determine the torque M (in N-m) that must be
applied to the handle on the screw to tighten it. The
screw has square threads, a mean diameter of 5 mm., a
lead of 2 mm, and the coefficient of static friction is
0.5. (round off to two decimal places)
2
7. (NAT)
The square threaded screw of the clamp has a mean
diameter of 14 mm and a lead of 6 mm. If the static
coefficient of friction is 0.2 for the threads, and the
torque applied to the handle is 1.5 N-m, the
compressive force F on the block is ______ N. (round
off to two decimal places)
8. (NAT)
Determine the clamping force (in N) exerted on the
block if a force of P = 30 N is applied to the lever of
the bench vise. The single square-threaded screw has a
mean diameter of 25 mm and a lead of 7.5 mm. The
coefficient of static friction is 0.25. (round off to two
decimal places)
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Answer Key
1. (b) 5. (1084 to 1088)

2. (2.00 to 2.30) 6. (0.64 to 0.69)

3. (2.25 to 2.50) 7. (619.00 to 620.00)

4. (502.80 to 503.10) 8. (677.90 to 678.30)

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Mechanical Engineering HINGLISH

Engineering Mechanics
Truss & Frames DPP-01

1. [NAT] 4. [NAT]
The magnitude of the force in the member AB is _____ The magnitude of the force in the member BD is_____
kN. [Round off to nearest integer] kN. [Round off to one decimal place]

2. [MCQ] 5. [NAT]
What will be the force in member 𝐴𝐶 of the truss with The magnitude of the force in the member CD is_____
the loading and support system as shown in figure, kN. [Round off to nearest integer]
when the members of the truss are all of length 𝐿?
(a) 0.577𝐹(𝑇) (b) 0.289𝐹(𝐶)
(c) 0.577𝐹(𝐶) (d) 0.289𝐹(𝑇)

6. [NAT]
The magnitude of the force in the member AF is_____
kN. [Round off to nearest integer]
3. (MCQ)
The number of zero force members in the truss shown
in figure is
(a) 3 (b) 4
(c) 5 (d) 6
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7. [NAT] 10. [NAT]

The magnitude of the force in the member DG is ____ The magnitude of the force in the member BD is _____
kN. [Round off to one decimal place] N. . [Round off to one decimal place]

8. [MSQ]
For the truss shown in figure, which one or more of the
following statements (s) is/are correct?

11. [MSQ]
For the frame shown in figure, which one or more of
the following statements (s) is/are correct?

(a) There are two zero-force members in the truss.

(b) The reaction at B is 60 kN.
(c) The axial force in member CE is 45 kN.
(d) The axial force in member EG is 10 kN.

9. [NAT]
The magnitude of the force in the member BE is _____
kN. . [Round off to one decimal place]

(a) The horizontal reaction at A is 80 N.

(b) The vertical reaction at A is 40 N.
(c) The horizontal reaction at B is 80 N.
(d) The vertical reaction at B is 40 N
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12. [NAT] 13. [MSQ]

The vertical reaction (in kN) at pin C of the two- For the frame shown in figure, which one or more of
member frame shown in figure is. [Round off to two the following statement (s) is/are correct?
decimal places]

(a) AD and BD are two-force members.

(b) The horizontal reaction at E is 500 N.
(c) The axial force in member BD is around 163 N.
(d) The axial force in member AD is around 163 N.

❑❑❑
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Answer Key
1. (0.99 to 1.01) 8. (c)
2. (b) 9. (269.1 to 269.4)
3. (c) 10. (254.9 to 255.1)
4. (1.3 to 1.5) 11. (a, b, c)
5. (8.99 to 9.01) 12. (300 to 300)
6. (5.9 to 6.2) 13. (a, c)
7. (74.9 to 75.1)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Kinetics of Particles DPP – 01

1. [NAT]
An elevator of mass 3000 kg is moving vertically
downwards with a constant acceleration. Starting from
rest, it travels a distance of 40 m during an interval of
10 seconds. Find the cable tension (in N) during this
time. Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round off to two decimal
places)

2. [NAT]
An 80-kg block rests on a horizontal plane. Find the
magnitude of the force P (in N) required to give the
block an acceleration of 2.5 m/s2 to the right. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the
plane is 0.25. Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round off to two
decimal places)
5. [NAT]
A truck is traveling down a road with a 2° inclination
with horizontal at a speed of 25 m/s when the brakes
are applied. Knowing the static and kinetic coefficients
of friction between the load and the flatbed trailer
shown are 0.40 and 0.35, determine the shortest time
(in seconds) in which the truck can be brought to a stop
if the load is not to shift. (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round
off to two decimal places)

3. [MCQ]
Two blocks with masses M and m are in contact with
each other and are resting on a horizontal frictionless
floor. When horizontal force is applied to the heavier,
the blocks accelerate to the right. The force between
the two blocks is
6. [NAT]
Calculate the force T (in N) that will lift the 50-kg crate
at the speed v = 4t m/s, where t is the time in seconds.
(𝑀+𝑚)𝐹 𝑀𝐹 (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
(a) 𝑚
(b) 𝑚
places)
𝑚𝐹 𝑚𝐹
(c) 𝑀
(d) (𝑚+𝑀)

4. [NAT]
If the system starts from rest, determine the velocity of
the body A (in m/s) after 10 seconds. Assume pulley is
frictionless, for block and surface μ = 0.2 and g = 10
m/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)

7. [NAT]
Block B rests on a smooth surface and the coefficient
of static friction between A and B is μ=0.4. If weight
of lower block is 250 N and F=30 N, the acceleration
of each block is _________ m/s2. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places)
8. [NAT]
A 40 kg slab rests on a frictionless floor. A 10 kg block
rests on top of the slab. The static coefficient of friction
between the block and the slab is 0.60 while the kinetic
coefficient of friction is 0.40. The 10 kg block is acted
upon by a horizontal force of 100 N. The resulting
acceleration of the slab will be _________ m/s2.
(Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
places)
2
9. [NAT]
If blocks A and B of mass 10 kg and 6 kg, respectively,
are placed on the inclined plane and released, The
coefficients of kinetic friction between the blocks and
the inclined plane are 0.1 and 0.3 for block A and block
B respectively. The force developed in the link
connecting A and B is ________ N. (Assume g = 10
m/s2) (Round off to two decimal places)
10. [NAT]
The bob of a 2-m pendulum describes an arc of circle
in a vertical plane. If the tension in the cord is 2.5 times
the weight of the bob for the position shown in figure,
the acceleration of the bob in that position is _______
m/s2. (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
places)
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Answer Key
1. (27599 to 27601) 7. (0.84 to 0.87)

2. (539 to 541) 8. (0.99 to 1.01)

3. (d) 9. (6.40 to 6.65)

4. (5.10 to 5.90) 10. (16.90 to 17.30)

5. (6.50 to 7.30)
6. (699.90 to 700.10)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Kinetics of Particles DPP – 02

1. [NAT]
The 40-kg crate is projected along the floor with an
initial speed of 10 m/s at 𝑥 = 0 . The coefficient of
kinetic friction is 0.40. The time required for the crate
to come to rest is ___ s. Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round
off to two decimal places)
4. [NAT]
A 50 kg block rests on a horizontal floor for which
coefficient of friction is 0.3. If block is subjected to a
force of 400 N as shown in figure, find the velocity of
the block (in m/s) after 3 seconds. Assume g = 10 m/s2.
(Round off to two decimal places)

2. [NAT]
Calculate the velocity (in m/s) of the 50-kg crate when
it reaches the bottom of the chute at B if it is given an
initial velocity of 4 m/s down the chute at A. The
coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.30. Assume g = 10
m/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)
5. [NAT]
The spring is placed between the wall and the 10-kg
block. If the block is subjected to a force of F = 500 N,
determine its velocity (in m/s) when s = 0.5 m. When s
= 0, the block is at rest and the spring is uncompressed.
The contact surface is smooth. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places)

3. [NAT]
Two blocks shown in figure, have masses mA = 20 kg
and mB = 10 kg and the coefficient of friction between
the block A and the horizontal plane, μ = 0.25. If the
system is released, from rest, and the block B falls
through a vertical distance of 1 m, what is the velocity 6. [NAT]
acquired by it (in m/s)? Neglect the friction in the The wheels of the 1500 kg car generate the traction
pulley and the extension of the string. (Assume g = 10 force F described by the graph. If the car starts from
m/s2) (Round off to two decimal places) rest, determine its speed (in m/s) when t = 6 s. (Assume
g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal places)

7. [NAT]
The 10-kg smooth block moves to the right with a
velocity of 3 m/s when force F is applied. If the force
varies as shown in the graph, determine the velocity of
the block (in m/s) when t = 4.5 s. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places)
8. [NAT]
The system is released from rest with the spring
initially stretched 50 mm. Calculate the velocity (in
m/s) of the cylinder after it has dropped 10 mm. The
spring has a stiffness of 1000 N/m. Neglect friction and
the mass of the small pulley. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places)
2
9. [NAT]
The 20 kg block shown in figure is initially at rest on a
flat horizontal surface. It is subjected to a horizontal
force 𝐹 = (10𝑠) 𝑁 If where s is in meters. The contact
surface between the block and the ground is smooth.
The velocity of the block when 𝑠 = 5 𝑚 is ________
m/s. (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
places)
10. [NAT]
The 100 kg cabinet is subjected to the force F = 100 (t
+ 1) N where t is in seconds. If the cabinet is initially
moving to the left with a velocity of 5 m/s, determine
its speed (in m/s) when t = 5 s. Neglect the size and
friction of the rollers. (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off
to two decimal places)
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Answer Key
1. (2.45 to 2.55) 6. (20 to 20)

2. (3.00 to 3.30) 7. (4.30 to 4.70)

3. (1.78 to 1.90) 8. (0.39 to 0.43)

4. (15.10 to 15.60) 9. (3.45 to 3.65)

5. (5.00 to 5.50) 10. (10.00 to 10.30)

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Mechanical Engineering HINGLISH

Engineering Mechanics
Kinematics of Rigid Bodies DPP-01

1. [NAT] 6. [NAT]
A flywheel starts from rest and revolves with an
The hook is attached to a cord which is wound around
acceleration of 2.5 rad/sec2. The angular displacement
after 10 seconds is ________ radians. (Round off to the drum. If it moves from rest with an acceleration of
two decimal places)
20 m/s2, the angular velocity of the drum after the drum
2. [NAT] has completed 10 revolution is ____ rad/s. (Round off
A flywheel is making 180 rpm at t = 0 and after 20 sec
to two decimal places)
it is running at 120 rpm. How many revolutions will it
make before it stops if the retardation is uniform?
(Round off to two decimal places)

3. [NAT]
The equation for angular displacement of a particle,
moving in a circular path is given by:
θ = 18t + 3t2 – 2t3
where θ is the angular displacement at the end of t sec.
The maximum angular velocity of the particle is
______ rad/s. (Round off to two decimal places)

4. [NAT]
The circular disk of radius r rotates about a fixed axis
through point O with the angular velocity 5 rad/s and 2
rad/s2 with directions as shown in the figure. The
instantaneous acceleration (in m/s2) of point A is
_____. (Round off to two decimal places) (r = 1 m)
7. [NAT]
A rod of length 2 m is sliding in a corner as shown. At
an instant when the rod makes an angle of 30 degrees
with the horizontal plane, the velocity of point A on the
rod is 8 m/s. Velocity of the mid-point of the rod at this
instant is ____ m/s. (Round off to two decimal places)

5. [NAT]
The flywheel rotates with an angular velocity of ω =
0.002θ2 rad/s, where θ is in radians. The angular
acceleration when it has rotated 20 revolutions is ____
rad/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)
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8. [NAT] 10. [NAT]

A circular disk of radius 2 m rolls without slipping at a
velocity 10 m/s on a fixed surface. The magnitude of
the velocity (in m/s) at point A is ________ . (Round
off to two decimal places)
A rod AB of length 4.5 m is sliding in a corner as
shown. At an instant when the rod makes an angle of
20 degrees with the horizontal plane, the velocity of
point B on the rod is 2.4 m/s to the right. Find the
velocity (in m/s) of the end A. (Round off to two
decimal places).

9. [NAT]
A circular disk of radius 10 m is confined to roll
without slipping at A and B as shown in the figure. If
the plates have velocities as shown, find the distance
(in m) of the I center from B. (Round off to two
decimal places)


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Answer Key
1. (125 to 125) 6. (35.10 to 35.80)
2. (89.90 to 90.10) 7. (7.90 to 8.10)
3. (19.20 to 19.80) 8. (17.10 to 17.50)
4. (25.50 to 26.20) 9. (13.15 to 13.50)
5. (15.60 to 16.10) 10. (2.70 to 3.20)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Kinetics of Particles DPP – 01

1. [NAT]
An elevator of mass 3000 kg is moving vertically
downwards with a constant acceleration. Starting from
rest, it travels a distance of 40 m during an interval of
10 seconds. Find the cable tension (in N) during this
time. Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round off to two decimal
places)

2. [NAT]
An 80-kg block rests on a horizontal plane. Find the
magnitude of the force P (in N) required to give the
block an acceleration of 2.5 m/s2 to the right. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the
plane is 0.25. Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round off to two
decimal places)
5. [NAT]
A truck is traveling down a road with a 2° inclination
with horizontal at a speed of 25 m/s when the brakes
are applied. Knowing the static and kinetic coefficients
of friction between the load and the flatbed trailer
shown are 0.40 and 0.35, determine the shortest time
(in seconds) in which the truck can be brought to a stop
if the load is not to shift. (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round
off to two decimal places)

3. [MCQ]
Two blocks with masses M and m are in contact with
each other and are resting on a horizontal frictionless
floor. When horizontal force is applied to the heavier,
the blocks accelerate to the right. The force between
the two blocks is
6. [NAT]
Calculate the force T (in N) that will lift the 50-kg crate
at the speed v = 4t m/s, where t is the time in seconds.
(𝑀+𝑚)𝐹 𝑀𝐹 (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
(a) 𝑚
(b) 𝑚
places)
𝑚𝐹 𝑚𝐹
(c) 𝑀
(d) (𝑚+𝑀)

4. [NAT]
If the system starts from rest, determine the velocity of
the body A (in m/s) after 10 seconds. Assume pulley is
frictionless, for block and surface μ = 0.2 and g = 10
m/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)

7. [NAT]
Block B rests on a smooth surface and the coefficient
of static friction between A and B is μ=0.4. If weight
of lower block is 250 N and F=30 N, the acceleration
of each block is _________ m/s2. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places)
8. [NAT]
A 40 kg slab rests on a frictionless floor. A 10 kg block
rests on top of the slab. The static coefficient of friction
between the block and the slab is 0.60 while the kinetic
coefficient of friction is 0.40. The 10 kg block is acted
upon by a horizontal force of 100 N. The resulting
acceleration of the slab will be _________ m/s2.
(Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
places)
2
9. [NAT]
If blocks A and B of mass 10 kg and 6 kg, respectively,
are placed on the inclined plane and released, The
coefficients of kinetic friction between the blocks and
the inclined plane are 0.1 and 0.3 for block A and block
B respectively. The force developed in the link
connecting A and B is ________ N. (Assume g = 10
m/s2) (Round off to two decimal places)
10. [NAT]
The bob of a 2-m pendulum describes an arc of circle
in a vertical plane. If the tension in the cord is 2.5 times
the weight of the bob for the position shown in figure,
the acceleration of the bob in that position is _______
m/s2. (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
places)
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Answer Key
1. (27599 to 27601) 7. (0.84 to 0.87)

2. (539 to 541) 8. (0.99 to 1.01)

3. (d) 9. (6.40 to 6.65)

4. (5.10 to 5.90) 10. (16.90 to 17.30)

5. (6.50 to 7.30)
6. (699.90 to 700.10)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Kinetics of Particles DPP – 02

1. [NAT]
The 40-kg crate is projected along the floor with an
initial speed of 10 m/s at 𝑥 = 0 . The coefficient of
kinetic friction is 0.40. The time required for the crate
to come to rest is ___ s. Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round
off to two decimal places)
4. [NAT]
A 50 kg block rests on a horizontal floor for which
coefficient of friction is 0.3. If block is subjected to a
force of 400 N as shown in figure, find the velocity of
the block (in m/s) after 3 seconds. Assume g = 10 m/s2.
(Round off to two decimal places)

2. [NAT]
Calculate the velocity (in m/s) of the 50-kg crate when
it reaches the bottom of the chute at B if it is given an
initial velocity of 4 m/s down the chute at A. The
coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.30. Assume g = 10
m/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)
5. [NAT]
The spring is placed between the wall and the 10-kg
block. If the block is subjected to a force of F = 500 N,
determine its velocity (in m/s) when s = 0.5 m. When s
= 0, the block is at rest and the spring is uncompressed.
The contact surface is smooth. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places)

3. [NAT]
Two blocks shown in figure, have masses mA = 20 kg
and mB = 10 kg and the coefficient of friction between
the block A and the horizontal plane, μ = 0.25. If the
system is released, from rest, and the block B falls
through a vertical distance of 1 m, what is the velocity 6. [NAT]
acquired by it (in m/s)? Neglect the friction in the The wheels of the 1500 kg car generate the traction
pulley and the extension of the string. (Assume g = 10 force F described by the graph. If the car starts from
m/s2) (Round off to two decimal places) rest, determine its speed (in m/s) when t = 6 s. (Assume
g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal places)

7. [NAT]
The 10-kg smooth block moves to the right with a
velocity of 3 m/s when force F is applied. If the force
varies as shown in the graph, determine the velocity of
the block (in m/s) when t = 4.5 s. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places)
8. [NAT]
The system is released from rest with the spring
initially stretched 50 mm. Calculate the velocity (in
m/s) of the cylinder after it has dropped 10 mm. The
spring has a stiffness of 1000 N/m. Neglect friction and
the mass of the small pulley. (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places)
2
9. [NAT]
The 20 kg block shown in figure is initially at rest on a
flat horizontal surface. It is subjected to a horizontal
force 𝐹 = (10𝑠) 𝑁 If where s is in meters. The contact
surface between the block and the ground is smooth.
The velocity of the block when 𝑠 = 5 𝑚 is ________
m/s. (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off to two decimal
places)
10. [NAT]
The 100 kg cabinet is subjected to the force F = 100 (t
+ 1) N where t is in seconds. If the cabinet is initially
moving to the left with a velocity of 5 m/s, determine
its speed (in m/s) when t = 5 s. Neglect the size and
friction of the rollers. (Assume g = 10 m/s2) (Round off
to two decimal places)
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Answer Key
1. (2.45 to 2.55) 6. (20 to 20)

2. (3.00 to 3.30) 7. (4.30 to 4.70)

3. (1.78 to 1.90) 8. (0.39 to 0.43)

4. (15.10 to 15.60) 9. (3.45 to 3.65)

5. (5.00 to 5.50) 10. (10.00 to 10.30)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Kinetics of Rigid Bodies DPP – 01

3 [MSQ]
1. [NAT]
A uniform beam weighing 120 kg and of 4 m length is
Determine the mass moment of inertia (in kg-m2) of the
supported by a hinge at A and a rope at B, as shown. If
pendulum about an axis perpendicular to the page and
the cord at "B" suddenly fails, then which of the
passing through point O. The slender rod has a mass of
following statement(s) is/are correct at the given
10 kg and the sphere has a mass of 5 kg. (Round off to
instant? (Treat the beam as a uniform slender rod) (𝑔 =
two decimal places)
10 m/s2)

(a) Angular acceleration of the beam is 8.75 rad/s2

2. [MCQ]
If a horizontal force of P = 150 N is applied to the 150-
kg reel of cable, the reel rests on rollers at A and B and
4.
has a radius of gyration of kO = 0.6 m. The initial
angular acceleration of the reel is
(b) Initial angular velocity of the beam is 8.68 rad/s.
(c) The horizontal component of the initial reaction at
the pin A is 0 N.
(d) The vertical components of the initial reaction at
the pin A is 100 N.
[NAT]
A spool has a mass of 25000 g and a radius of gyration
about its center of mass A of kA = 125 mm. Initially,
the system is at rest. The velocity (in m/s) of the 50-kg
cylinder after it has descended a distance of 2 m is
________. (Round off to two decimal places)

(a) 6.2 rad/s2 (b) 2.08 rad/s2

(c) 1.73 rad/s2 (d) 3.46 rad/s2
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5. [MCQ]
A uniform rigid rod of mass 10 kg and length 4 m is
hinged at one end as shown in the figure below. A force
F = 200 N is applied at a distance of 2.67 m from the
hinge so that the rod swings to the left. The horizontal
component of force that the pin at A exerts on the bar
is

8. [NAT]
The 10-kg wheel has a radius of gyration of 200 mm
about the center A where it is hinged. If the wheel is
subjected to a moment 𝑀 = 5𝑡 Nm, where t is in
seconds, its angular velocity at 𝑡 = 3 seconds starting
(a) 200 N (b) 50 N from rest is _________ rad/s. (𝑔 = 10 m/s2)

(c) 100 N (d) 0 N (Round off to two decimal places).

6. [NAT]
The door shown in figure has a weight of 100 kg and a
center of gravity at G. A constant force F must be
applied to the door to push it open 4 m to the right in 5
s, starting from rest. Neglect friction of the rollers. The
vertical reactions at the roller A is _______ N. (𝑔 = 10
m/s2)
9. [MCQ]
(Round off to two decimal places).
The homogeneous bar in figure has mass m and length
L. The bar, which is free to rotate in the vertical plane
about a pin at O, is released from rest in the position θ
= 0. The angular acceleration α when θ = 60° is

7. [NAT]
g g
The trailer with its load has a mass of 150 kg and a (a) 0.5 (b) 0.75
center of mass at G. It is subjected to a horizontal force L L
of 600 N. The wheels are free to roll and have g g
negligible mass. The normal force on the wheels at B (c) (d) 1.5
L L
is ________ N. (𝑔 = 10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places).
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10. [NAT]
A cord is wrapped around the outer surface of the 8-kg
disk. The disk is initially at rest. If a force of
1 
F =  2  N, where 𝜃 is in radians, is applied to the
4 
cord, the disk’s angular velocity when it has turned 5
revolutions is ________ rad/s. (g =10 m/s2)
(Round off to two decimal places).
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Answer Key
1. (2.10 to 2.30) 6. (504.50.00 to 506.50)

2. (b) 7. (1162.00 to 1163.00)

3. (a, c, d) 8. (56.10 to 56.40)

4. (3.90 to 4.15) 9. (b)

5. (d) 10. (65.30 to 65.80)

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Mechanical Engineering Hinglish

Engineering Mechanics
Kinetics of Rigid Bodies DPP – 02

4. [NAT]
1. [NAT]
The force of T = 20 N is applied to the cord of
The reel weighing 400 kg has a radius of gyration of kA
negligible mass. Determine the angular velocity of the
= 0.75 m. Determine its angular velocity (in rad/s)
20-kg wheel (in rad/s) when it has rotated 4 revolutions
when t = 2 s, starting from rest, if the force P = (20t2 +
starting from rest. The wheel has a radius of gyration
80) N, when t is in seconds. (Neglect the mass of the
of kO = 0.3 m. Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round off to two
unwound cable, and assume it is always at a radius of
decimal places)
0.5 m) (Round off to two decimal places)

2. [NAT]
A disk weighing 30 kg is originally at rest, and the
spring is unstretched. A couple moment M = 80 N-m
is then applied to the disk as shown. Determine how far
(in m) the centre of mass of the disc travels along the 5. [NAT]
plane before it momentarily stops if the disc rolls
without slipping. (Round off to two decimal places) The 10-kg uniform slender rod is suspended at rest
when the force of F = 150 N is applied to its end.
Determine the angular velocity of the rod (in rad/s)
when it has rotated 90° clockwise from the position
shown. The force is always perpendicular to the rod.
Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)

3. [NAT]
A uniform bar of mass 8 kg and length 4 m hangs from
a frictionless hinge. It is released from rest in the
horizontal position. The angular velocity of the bar (in
rad/sec) when the bar makes an angle of 30 degrees
with horizontal, is___________. Assume g = 10 m/s2.
(Round off to two decimal places)
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6. [NAT]
The 5 kg sphere starts from rest at 𝜃 = 0° and rolls
without slipping down the cylindrical surface which
has a radius of 10 m. Determine the speed (in m/s) of
the sphere’s center of mass at the instant 𝜃 = 45°.
Assume g = 10 m/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)

9.
7. [NAT]
The disk has a weight of 10 kg and is pinned at its
center O. If a vertical force of 𝑃 =200 N is applied to
the cord wrapped around its outer rim, determine the
angular velocity (in rad/s) of the disk in four seconds
starting from rest. Neglect the mass of the cord.
Assume g =10 m/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)
[NAT]
The homogeneous rod AB of mass 3m is free to rotate
about the pin at C. The rod is stationary when the ball
D of mass m hits end A of the rod with the vertical
velocity of 5 m/s. Knowing that the velocity of D
immediately after the impact is zero, the velocity of A
immediately after the impact is ______ m/s. (Round
off to two decimal places)

10. [NAT]
The uniform cylinder of mass m is rolling without
slipping on the horizontal surface when it strikes the
incline. If the angular velocity of the cylinder before
impact is 4 rad/s, what is its angular velocity (in rad/s)
immediately after impact? Assume that the cylinder
does not rebound or slip on the incline. (Round off to
two decimal places)
8. [NAT]
The spool has a weight of 15 kg and a radius of
gyration of 0.45 m about the center O. A cord is
wrapped around its inner hub and the end subjected to
a horizontal force 𝑃 = 50 N. Determine the spool’s
angular velocity (in rad/s) in 4 s starting from rest.
Assume the spool rolls without slipping and g = 10
m/s2. (Round off to two decimal places)
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Answer Key
1. (0.45 to 0.50) 6. (6.58 to 6.68)

2. (1.40 to 1.80) 7. (319.90 to 320.10)

3. (1.90 to 2.00) 8. (7.8 to 8.0)

4. (14.85 to 15.05) 9. (4.98 to 5.02)

5. (5.95 to 6.20) 10. (3.75 to 3.90)

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Mechanical Engineering HINGLISH

Engineering Mechanics
Lagrange’s Equation DPP-01

1. [MCQ] 4. [MCQ]
The kinetic energy (T) and potential energy (U) of a A particle of mass m is constrained to move under
system with generalised coordinate 𝑥𝑥 are given by T = gravity along a planar rigid wire that has a parabolic
1 𝑥𝑥 2
2
𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 2 and 𝑈𝑈 = −𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 sin 𝜃𝜃. The equation of motion shape y = , where x and y are, respectively, the
𝑙𝑙
of this system is given by horizontal and the vertical coordinates and 𝑙𝑙 is a
(a) 𝑥𝑥̈ = 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 sin 𝜃𝜃 (b) 𝑥𝑥̈ = 𝑔𝑔 sin 𝜃𝜃 constant. The Lagrangian L for the system is given by
(c) 𝑥𝑥̈ = 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 (1 − sin 𝜃𝜃) (d) 𝑥𝑥̈ = −𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 cos 𝜃𝜃 1 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥 2
(a) 2
𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 2 − 𝑙𝑙
1 2 �1 2𝑥𝑥 2 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥 2
2. [MSQ] (b) 2
𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ + 𝑙𝑙 2
�−
𝑙𝑙
A particular mechanical system depending on two 1 2
(c) 𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇
coordinates u and v has kinetic energy 𝑇𝑇 = 𝑣𝑣 2 𝑢𝑢̇ 2 + 2
1 4𝑥𝑥 2 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥 2
2𝑣𝑣̇ 2 , and potential energy 𝑈𝑈 = 𝑢𝑢2 − 𝑣𝑣 2 . The correct (d) 𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 2 �1 + �−
2 𝑙𝑙 2 𝑙𝑙
equation (s) of motion for the system is/are.
(a) 𝑣𝑣 2 𝑢𝑢̈ + 2𝑣𝑣𝑢𝑢̇ 𝑣𝑣̇ + 𝑢𝑢 = 0 5. [MCQ]
(b) 𝑣𝑣 2 𝑢𝑢̈ + 2𝑢𝑢̇ 𝑣𝑣̇ + 𝑢𝑢 = 0 A particle of mass m slides down a smooth spherical
(c) 2𝑣𝑣̈ − 𝑣𝑣𝑢𝑢̇ 2 − 𝑣𝑣 = 0 bowl, as shown in figure. The particle remains in a
(d) 2𝑣𝑣̈ + 𝑣𝑣𝑢𝑢̇ 2 + 𝑢𝑢 = 0 vertical plane (the xz-plane). Assume that the bowl
does not move. Taking the angle 𝜃𝜃 with respect to the
3. [MCQ] vertical direction as the generalized coordinate, the
Three particles of mass m, M and m with M in the Lagrangian L is given by
middle are connected by two identical massless springs
with a spring constant k as shown in figure. The
Lagrangian L for the system is given by

1 1 1 1
(a) 2
𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 12 + 2 𝑀𝑀𝑥𝑥̇ 22 + 2 𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 32 − 𝑘𝑘 (𝑥𝑥12 − 𝑥𝑥1 𝑥𝑥2 +
2𝑥𝑥22 − 𝑥𝑥2 𝑥𝑥3 + 𝑥𝑥32 ) (a) 𝑚𝑚𝑟𝑟 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 + 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 cos 𝜃𝜃
1 1 1 1 1
(b) 𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 12 + 2 𝑀𝑀𝑥𝑥̇ 22 + 2 𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 32 − 𝑘𝑘 (𝑥𝑥12 − 2𝑥𝑥1 𝑥𝑥2 + (b) 2 𝑚𝑚𝑟𝑟 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 + 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 sin 𝜃𝜃
2
𝑥𝑥22 − 2𝑥𝑥2 𝑥𝑥3 + 2𝑥𝑥32 ) (c) 𝑚𝑚𝑟𝑟 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 + 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 sin 𝜃𝜃
1 1 1 1 1
(c) 𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 12 + 2 𝑀𝑀𝑥𝑥̇ 22 + 2 𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 32 − 𝑘𝑘 (𝑥𝑥12 − 2𝑥𝑥1 𝑥𝑥2 + (d) 2 𝑚𝑚𝑟𝑟 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 + 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 cos 𝜃𝜃
2
2𝑥𝑥22 − 2𝑥𝑥2 𝑥𝑥3 + 𝑥𝑥32 )
1 1 1 1
(d) 2
𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 12 + 2 𝑀𝑀𝑥𝑥̇ 22 + 2 𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥̇ 32 − 𝑘𝑘 (2𝑥𝑥12 − 2𝑥𝑥1 𝑥𝑥2 +
2𝑥𝑥22 − 2𝑥𝑥2 𝑥𝑥3 + 2𝑥𝑥32 )
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6. [MCQ]
A ball of mass 𝑚𝑚 is attached at the end of a rod of mass
𝑚𝑚 and length 𝑙𝑙. The rod is hinged at the other end and
swings in a vertical plane as shown in figure.
Considering the hinge to be the origin. The Lagrangian
L for the system is given by
7. [MCQ]
A mass M is free to slide along a frictionless rail. A
pendulum of length 𝑙𝑙 and mass m hangs from M. The
Lagrangian L for the system is given by

1 1
(a) (𝑚𝑚 + 𝑀𝑀) 𝑥𝑥̇ 2 + 𝑚𝑚�𝑙𝑙 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 + 2𝑙𝑙𝑥𝑥̇ 𝜃𝜃̇ cos 𝜃𝜃� +
2 2
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 cos 𝜃𝜃
1 1
2 3 (b) 𝑀𝑀𝑥𝑥̇ 2 + 2 (𝑚𝑚 + 𝑀𝑀)�𝑥𝑥̇ 2 + 𝑙𝑙 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 + 2𝑙𝑙𝑥𝑥̇ 𝜃𝜃̇ cos 𝜃𝜃� +
(a) 3
𝑚𝑚𝑙𝑙 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 − 2
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚(1 + cos 𝜃𝜃) 2
1 3 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 cos 𝜃𝜃
(b) 𝑚𝑚𝑙𝑙 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 − 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚(1 − sin 𝜃𝜃) 1 1
2
2
2
3
(c) (𝑚𝑚 + 𝑀𝑀) 𝑥𝑥̇ 2 + 𝑚𝑚�𝑥𝑥̇ 2 + 2𝑙𝑙𝑥𝑥̇ 𝜃𝜃̇ cos 𝜃𝜃� +
2 2
(c) 𝑚𝑚𝑙𝑙 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 + 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 cos 𝜃𝜃
3 2 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 cos 𝜃𝜃
2 2 ̇2 3
(d) 3
𝑚𝑚𝑙𝑙 𝜃𝜃 − 2
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 sin 𝜃𝜃 (d)
1 1
𝑀𝑀𝑥𝑥̇ 2 + 2 𝑚𝑚�𝑥𝑥̇ 2 + 𝑙𝑙 2 𝜃𝜃̇ 2 + 2𝑙𝑙𝑥𝑥̇ 𝜃𝜃̇ cos 𝜃𝜃� +
2
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 cos 𝜃𝜃

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Answer Key
1. (b) 5. (d)
2. (a, c) 6. (c)
3. (c) 7. (a)
4. (d)

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